Accountant

Position Summary:

Fusion Education Group is a fast-growing West Michigan headquartered company with a national network of private schools (grades 4-12). We are seeking a self-motivated and highly professional individual to join our growing accounting team as an Accountant. This role ensures the accuracy of cash transactions, maintains strong internal controls, and administers expense reporting through Concur, as well as other general accounting responsibilities. The position plays a key role in month-end close and financial reporting, and will work closely with the rest of the accounting team as well as many other areas within the organization including Human Resources and School leadership. This position reports to the Assistant Controller.

Key responsibilities include:

• Perform daily bank reconciliations, investigate reconciling items, and prepare related journal entries.
• Record bank fees, transfers, deposits, returned items, and other cash transactions.
• Partner with Accounts Services and Accounts Payable to support accurate cash application and monitoring of cash activity.
• Administer Concur, manage user setup, terminations, card limits, and system configuration.
• Provide employee training to Concur and respond to expense-report questions.
• Review and process employee expense reports in Concur for accuracy and policy compliance.
• Record expense-related journal entries and perform related accruals and reconciliations.
• Support month-end close, including preparing and reconciling balance sheet accounts and assisting with financial reporting and audit requirements.
• Prepare business tax filings and census reporting.
• Maintain internal controls over cash and expenses, resolve discrepancies timely, and contribute to process improvements and system enhancements.
• Perform other duties and ad hoc projects, as assigned.

Qualifications:

• A Bachelor's degree.
• 2+ years of accounting experience.
• Strong analytical skills and intermediate to advanced Excel proficiency.
• Experience with NetSuite and Concur.
• Experience in a multi-entity or multi-location organization.
• Attention to detail and the ability to manage large volumes of financial data accurately.
• Process-oriented mindset with an understanding of downstream impacts.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Strong problem-solving skills, including the ability to identify and resolve complex issues.
• A self-motivated, continuous improvement mindset, accountability, and a can-do attitude.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective working relationships.
• Commitment to high-quality internal customer service while ensuring compliance.
• Florida residents require level 2 background screening through https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Benefits:  

We offer a package for full-time employees which generally includes:   

• Medical, dental, and vision plans  

• Vacation time in accordance with company policy and state law  

• Accident and life insurance as well as short- and long-term disability   

In addition to the above items, full-time and part-time employees can generally participate in the following benefits:  

• Sick time and paid holidays in accordance with company policy  

• 401(k) plan with company match, based on eligibility   

• Tax-advantaged commuter benefits  

• Employee assistance program   

This position may also be eligible to receive a variable bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. If a bonus applies, more information will be given at offer.    

Work Authorization:

Employment is contingent upon authorization to work in the United States. We do not provide visa sponsorship for this role.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality or sex.  Qualified applicants who have access to or contact with students or the public, who are responsible for the safeguarding of others’ well-being, and who work with little supervision in close proximity to others will be required to complete a criminal history check once a contingent offer of employment is made. Applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with local law. The nature and gravity of an offense, the length of time since the conviction, and the nature of the job in question are all considered, and criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify employment. Any discussion of criminal history will occur only after the background check is completed and a copy is provided to the applicant.